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November News: Tis the Season for ARCs and Sales
My Novembers are growing more chaotic--but in a good way! And if you're over in the States, no doubt the Thanksgiving rush is well and truly started. I'm really excited to share that ARC Applications for "Reign of Dragons" are open. If you love ear...
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Going Physical: Book Markets
This past weekend I had the pleasure of joining the Spooky Bookfest—a fantastic local event run by the awesome folks at That Little Bookshop that brought together readers, authors, and food vendors. Now more than ever, so much of what we read, write...
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Come Celebrate Halloween with Fantasy Books, Local Authors, and Treats at Ballarat’s Spooky Bookfest
Happy Friday! It’s Halloween season—and I'll admit it's actually one of my favourite times of year. I've always loved seeing kids in costumes roaming the neighbourhood, plus for an introvert like me it was a chance to get to know others, share food ...
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The Latest Giveaway on LibraryThing!
Still Soaring I’m thrilled (and honestly still pinching myself) to share that Dragon Rogue sat at #1 in New Releases in its category for over a month! Thank you to everyone who’s read, reviewed, and shared it with friends—your support has meant the ...
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Where I’ve Been (And Why It’s Been A Little Quiet Here)
If you’ve noticed it’s been a little quiet around here lately—thanks for bearing with me! After the launch of Dragon Rogue, I needed to take a bit of a breather. Launching a book is exciting (and exhilarating and terrifying and amazing all wrapped ...
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Game on - Where in the World is Your Dragon? 🐉 🗺️
I've always loved games. Underneath our living room couch, it's a mess of--I mean collection of, board and word games. Everything from Boggle to Monopoly to Chinese checkers to Mousetrap. Which is why I love running games for a book launch, especi...
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Happy Launch Day: Dragon Rogue (Riders of Jade & Fire #3) is Here!
Today’s the day—Dragon Rogue, Book 3 in the Riders of Jade & Fire series, finally spreads its wings! Jin, the empire’s most celebrated dragonrider, is sent to kill the blood-bonded traitor Mengkhis Lai—but a disaster at the Well of Fire traps th...
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Dragon Rogue book covers for the YA dragon rider fantasy adventure by Melanie Ansley
A Peek At The First Chapters of the Upcoming YA Dragon Rider Adventure "Dragon Rogue"
Happy Friday! I can't believe it's only two weeks until "Dragon Rogue" hits shelves. Three books into this series and I have to say, it doesn't get easier! So what HAS changed? I have become more motivated. The more books I write, the more I want to...
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5 Storytelling & Publishing Lessons from MIFF 37 South Market
Last week I swapped my author hat for my film producer one and headed to the Melbourne International Film Festival's 37 South Market. On paper, it’s a film industry event—four packed days of pitching sessions, networking, and caffeine-fuelled conver...
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Author Talk: On Editing, Inspiration, and Writing Books with Nakazzi & Co
I recently had the pleasure of being featured on the Nakazzi & Co Author Spotlight podcast, and it was such fun! We talked about the inspiration behind my fantasy novels—especially the Book of Theo series—and how my background in film producing...
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Reign of Dragons book featuring Todd McCaffrey, Jasmine Young, Richard Fierce, Eileen Mueller, Rocco Levitas, RM Krogman, Robert Zangari, Helen Garraway
A Peek at the "Reign of Dragons" Cover
You may have heard me mention the dragon anthology I was part of this year, titled "Reign of Dragons". Well the test prints have come out and it's looking amazing! If you love dragons, epic battles, ancient magic, and powerful characters, then this ...
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Book of Theo trilogy by Melanie Ansley for fans of Redwall, Narnia, and Lord of the Rings
The Sale I Will Never Do Again
The Book of Theo Trilogy Is On Sale for Just $0.99—For a Limited Time! Ok folks, I did something a little insane and jumped before looking. 😝 I’ve put the entire Book of Theo trilogy on sale for just $0.99 worldwide on Amazon. That’s right—all three...
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Join Me for "The Great Escape – the Rise and Rise of Romantasy" at the Words in Winter Festival!
I’m so excited to announce that I’ll be hosting a romantasy panel at the Words in Winter festival in Daylesford on August 23! If you’re a fan of fantasy with a romantic twist, then you'll want to catch this event. You can catch the full program...
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Fantasy books similar to Riders of Jade & Fire, Dragon Class, and Dragon Flame: Eragon, His Majesty's Dragons, To Shape a Dragon's Breath, Cinder, Season of the Dragon, Fourth Wing, Pack Dragon, Ash Princess, Dragonflight (Dragonriders of Pern), Hunger Ga
FAQ: How Do I Know I'll Like Riders of Jade & Fire?
I get it. It's hard to try out an author you've never read. If you’re wondering whether Riders of Jade & Fire is the next fantasy series you’ll love, here’s some insight--and not from me, but from readers who’ve enjoyed the world I’ve created. ...
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"Dragon Rogue" ARC Team Applications Now Open! 🐉
Dragon Rogue—Book 3 in the Riders of Jade & Fire series—comes out September 12, and I’m opening up ARC team applications! If you’ve been part of my ARC team before, you know this isn’t just about getting an early copy of the book (though yes, th...
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